Correr
Example: Ela correu rapidamente para pegar o ônibus atrasado.
Definition
"Correr" means to move swiftly on foot, typically faster than walking, often used to describe the act of running to reach a destination quickly, as in the phrase 'Ela correu rapidamente para pegar o ônibus atrasado.'
Etymology
The word "correr" originates from Latin 'currere,' meaning to run or hasten. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese retaining its core meaning related to rapid movement on foot. Did you know? The Latin root is also the source of the English word 'current,' linking the idea of flowing or moving quickly.
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